04 Festiva

[JoshXR]

hey guys

got a mate looing at an 04 Fest. anything we should look for ?

Josh

[Yellow_Festiva]

Hmmmmmm 04 Festiva you say???

Things to look for??? The type of car, the compliance plate and the build year.

I think you will find it is an 04 Fiesta ;)

[JoshXR]

apologies yes 04 Fiesta WP 5 speed manual 1.6l

Any comman issues with this model?

[dannyhilton]

I had an 04 WP Fiesta Zetec. Great car. The only issues.

- Clutch pedal had a habit of falling off or breaking (meaning a new master cylinder)
- Engine belt needs replacing at 100,000km
- The normal squeaks and rattles
- Reverse selection was a pain in the behind

Apart from that, it was a great car. Would definitely recommend because despite the few little niggles, it was a great first car. Reliable, efficient, great to drive. A top car.

[JoshXR]

Originally Posted by dannyhilton

I had an 04 WP Fiesta Zetec. Great car. The only issues.

- Clutch pedal had a habit of falling off or breaking (meaning a new master cylinder)
- Engine belt needs replacing at 100,000km
- The normal squeaks and rattles
- Reverse selection was a pain in the behind

Apart from that, it was a great car. Would definitely recommend because despite the few little niggles, it was a great first car. Reliable, efficient, great to drive. A top car.

Thanks mate

[fiestaz]

I have an 04 Wp Fiesta Zetec manual. had it for just over a year, has 110000km's on it and its been fantastic.

only issue i have had with mine is that it quite often stalls when starting.

and the engine belts did need replacing at its service at 106000kms. however timing belt is ok until 150000kms i believe.

otherwise excellent car, definitely would recommend it.

[lenny555]

On my car ive had the seat latch break
plastic around centre console break
engine misfire
window is rattling when wound down
plastic on the centre pillar that runs up the outside of the window has fallen off twice.